Chapter 494: Origin Secret Realm
Chapter 494: Origin Secret Realm
"Your humble son greets Your Majesty."
"Your humble son greets Your Majesty."
The several members of the Imperial Clan on the Immortal Terrace, including Chu Tianhuang who stood at the front, all knelt down in reverence.
The other members of the Imperial Clan below the Immortal Terrace also knelt down, their heads bowed, not daring to even sneak a glance.
The representatives from various sects, including the Demon Suppression Bureau and the Ten Thousand Year Noble Families, also quickly knelt down to pay their respects.
Two phantoms standing in the mist beside the Imperial Palace, Yuan Xinggang and Shangguan Hong, merely bowed slightly, showing a degree of respect. Given their status and their relationship with the Imperial Emperor, they were exempt from such formalities.
Li Hao followed the others, intending to kneel on one knee, but a gentle power suddenly supported his body.
At the same time, a majestic yet amiable voice resonated in his mind, "Where is your Master now?"
Li Hao was momentarily stunned and looked around in surprise, his gaze finally settling on the towering figure of the Imperial Palace.
"Your Majesty once received a 1st Rank favor from my Master. You need not worry. Has your Master not mentioned this to you?"
The voice spoke again.
Li Hao finally confirmed that the telepathic speaker was indeed the Emperor of Yan Chu, who ruled over the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities and an endless territory. In the entire True World, he was one of the top-tier powerhouses, second only to the Immortal Emperor at the pinnacle of the Golden Name Tower.
"How did Your Majesty discern this?"
Li Hao telepathically asked, puzzled.
At this point, there was no need to deny it. The other party's words did not seem like a threat, and given their strength and status, if they had any ulterior motives, they would not need to resort to deception; they had plenty of means to achieve their goals.
"Your immortal body is the Ancestor Immortal Body. This technique was not passed on outside of the families that once received his favor, and those families have long since been exterminated and vanished..."
The Emperor's telepathy was calm and composed.
Li Hao was slightly taken aback, realizing that his immortal body had revealed his identity.
However, Gu Changming had been able to discern his origins from his techniques, so it was not surprising that the Emperor could do the same.
He said resentfully, "I see."
"Where is your Master now?" the Emperor asked again through telepathy.
Li Hao telepathically responded, "Your Majesty, I merely stumbled upon a bit of his legacy. I am not even a Direct Disciple and know nothing about him. Perhaps when I become a Direct Disciple, I will learn more."
He spoke cautiously, as despite the Emperor's seemingly benign intentions, he still kept his guard up.
Upon hearing Li Hao's words, the Emperor's telepathy fell silent for a moment before he sighed, "I did not expect that even with your talent, you could not become a Direct Disciple. It is as I thought... His three Direct Disciples back then were truly extraordinary, far surpassing this. They were the true prodigies of the world..."
His words gradually faded away.
Then, Li Hao saw the gate of the Imperial Palace fully open, and a majestic and authoritative voice echoed, which was the Emperor's voice:
"You who come from the Nine Thousand Immortal Cities, you are about to fight for our Yan Chu against the six nations. The top ten, step forward!"
Chu Xiangtian immediately turned and gestured for Chu Tianhuang to step forward.
The other members of the Imperial Clan, including the Seventh Imperial Princess, all looked delighted and stood up, flying to the front of the Imperial Palace one by one.
Li Hao and Xing Lan followed suit, and the ten of them stood in the mist outside the Imperial Palace, their figures standing out, drawing attention from all around.
"The top-ranked one will be granted a fate fragment!"
As the Emperor spoke, a streak of light shot out from the Imperial Palace, trailing a rainbow of colors, and landed in front of Chu Tianhuang.
Hearing these words, the others’ eyes lit up, a mix of excitement and envy.
A fate fragment—this was an unparalleled divine object that could help one comprehend the Fate Power.
Among the countless Great Dao in the True World, the Nine Sequences reign supreme, and Fate is the pinnacle.
Even the nearly incomprehensible Nine Sequences origins of time and space pale in comparison to Fate!
The best way to comprehend the Fate Power is through the use of a fate fragment!
No one expected the Yan Chu Imperial Family to be so generous, bestowing such a treasure.
Even Chu Tianhuang, who had always been calm and composed, couldn’t hide his excitement. He swiftly extended his hand to receive the treasure and bowed in gratitude.
"The second place winner will be granted a top-tier Immortal Weapon, a drop of imperial blood essence, and a seven-year opportunity to comprehend the Origin Realm cultivation!"
Emperor Chu continued his rewards.
Two beams of light shot out from the Imperial Palace. One was a long sword radiating a piercingly cold power, with a phantom blue ice phoenix accompanying its long, mournful cry, exuding a terrifying aura and presence that suppressed the momentum of the top ten, including Li Hao.
This Immortal Weapon alone seemed capable of skewering all ten of them.
Li Hao faintly sensed that in his Heavenly Earth Space, Taowu was transmitting an excited thought to him:
"Such a delicious aura, I want to eat it!"
"Can you really eat it?"
Li Hao felt the overwhelming power of the Immortal Weapon and was surprised by Taowu's words.
"If the owner were at the same realm, I'm confident I could!"
Taowu said excitedly.
Li Hao felt its bloodthirsty and savage nature, as well as the confidence in its words. No wonder it was a top-tier Immortal Weapon among the remaining weapons in the Imperial Hall.
During the great war, many Immortal Weapons of Taowu's caliber, and even stronger ones, had been lost on the battlefield.
Following the Immortal Weapon, a thick silver-black light shot out, resembling a continuously splitting silver-black lightning bolt.
The light emitted a profound and imposing presence, making everyone present feel a heavy pressure, an indescribable sensation.
Boya Xuejian, standing in second place, showed a glimmer in his eyes for the first time. The Weapon and imperial blood essence seemed to be tailor-made for him, and the Immortal Weapon's attributes gave him a sense of deep affinity.
He raised his hand, and the two treasures, which made everyone envious, landed in his palm.
"The third place winner will receive the same reward."
Emperor Chu continued his rewards.
Another set of identical treasures shot out, but this time, the Immortal Weapon was a brilliant golden yellow, radiating a heavy and solid power, a different type of Immortal Weapon.
"My goodness, two drops of imperial blood essence in a row!"
"Even within the Imperial Clan, such rewards are unheard of!"
"This is imperial blood essence. If used by someone without Emperor's Blood, it can transform their bloodline into Emperor's Blood. If used by someone with Emperor's Blood, it can enhance the concentration of their bloodline and grant them a chance to receive an Imperial-level teaching!"
Below the Immortal Terrace, the disciples and elders of various sects were in an uproar, some envious and others wishing they could be on stage, regretting why they didn’t have such an opportunity.
"The rest will be rewarded with a top-tier Immortal Weapon, the Imperial Clan's top immortal body combat technique, the Overlord Immortal Body, and a seven-year opportunity to comprehend the Origin Realm cultivation!"
Emperor Chu's voice resonated powerfully and steadily, echoing throughout heaven and earth.
Seven beams of light shot out, each carrying an Immortal Weapon. Although they didn’t match the level of Boya Xuejian's, they were still powerful enough to be used up to the tenth level of the Immortal Lord Realm.
In addition, seven rays of light merged into the foreheads of Li Hao and the other six individuals. Immediately afterward, a flood of information surged into their minds, including a golden immortal body combat technique that floated within their Seas of Consciousness.
"Young man, what is your name?"
As Li Hao was examining the Imperial Clan’s immortal body combat technique, the voice of the Chu King sounded, his gaze fixed on Li Hao.
Upon hearing the Chu Emperor’s words, Xing Lan and the others also turned to look at Li Hao, their eyes filled with surprise, seemingly not expecting him to be singled out by the Chu Emperor.
"Hao Tian."
Li Hao snapped back to his senses and hurriedly cupped his hands in response.
At that moment, his name spread throughout the nine thousand immortal cities, making him known to the world!
"You have reached this point at the True Immortal Realm. The Overlord Immortal Body combat technique is an Immortal Lord Realm technique, which is of no immediate use to you. I grant you a drop of imperial blood essence; make good use of it."
The Chu Emperor spoke slowly, and a beam of light radiating imperial might flew to Li Hao.
Li Hao was slightly taken aback, then raised his hand to catch it. It was a drop of blood, but it felt as heavy as ten thousand mountains.
He quickly expressed his gratitude.
The others looked at Li Hao with envy, their eyes filled with a mix of admiration, jealousy, and even hidden resentment.
Imperial blood essence was incredibly rare, and Li Hao had managed to secure it.
The rewards for the top ten were concluded, and the Chu Emperor then raised his hand, drawing a massive arc in the air. The arc of light revealed another world, seemingly a secret realm.
"Those representing the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty in the competition will have the opportunity to cultivate in the Chaos Secret Realm for the next seven years. Those who perform exceptionally well will be granted the chance to cultivate and comprehend in the Origin Secret Realm!"
Hearing these words, the various sects on the immortal terrace erupted into excitement. The disciples who did not make the top thousand were all shocked and dismayed, stomping their feet in frustration, lamenting the loss of this tremendous opportunity.
The Chaos Secret Realm was a well-known cultivation holy land within the Imperial Clan. It contained a fragment of the Chaos world, making it easier to comprehend various Great Dao within.
The Origin Secret Realm was even more formidable, considered one of the top secret realms in the entire True World. Only a power like the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty and the Imperial Clan could control it.
Within it, one could glimpse the origins of various Dao with the naked eye. Except for the Nine Sequences, all other Dao could be easily captured and comprehended.
If one could cultivate for an extended period in the Origin Secret Realm, even monsters capable of cultivating the Nine Flower Immortal Seal could be produced!
This was the pinnacle foundation of a great power!
"The Chu Emperor is actually willing to open the Origin Secret Realm on such a large scale!"
"I’ve heard that cultivating in the Origin Secret Realm can turn even a third-rate talent into a top-notch genius!"
"Opening the Origin Secret Realm is no easy feat; the Great Dao can easily become muddled. This is a real investment!"
"In previous Southern Domain Battles, they were never this generous. If we had known, we would have pushed our disciples to reach the Immortal Lord Realm, ensuring they could secure a spot."
The elders of the various sects were all taken aback, filled with regret and disappointment.
"You have truly been blessed this time!"
In the Great Dream Nine Abyss Sect, Li Tiemu looked at Gu Yan and the others, his voice filled with excitement:
"In the Chaos Secret Realm, you must cultivate diligently and strive to earn the opportunity to enter the Origin Secret Realm. Otherwise, the gap between you and Hao Tian will only widen!"
"If we can squeeze into this Origin Secret Realm, it will surpass thousands of years of hard cultivation!"
Seeing Old Li's excited demeanor, even Yue Xi, who was still a bit confused, realized what a rare opportunity this was. She couldn't help but clench her fists.
Gu Yan's eyes gleamed, and his expression became resolute.
On the Immortal Terrace, Li Hao heard the surrounding discussions and felt somewhat surprised. It seemed that the rewards this time were quite good.
However, he wondered if the Origin Secret Realm would also provide enhancements and improvements for Comprehend Art Dao, chess, and other activities.
"Go in."
Emperor Chu said.
The arc he drew grew massive, and within it, a faint and blurry world of the secret realm could be seen.
Chu Tianhuang, standing at the front, did not hesitate. He put away his reward and was the first to rush into the realm.
The others followed one after another.
Seeing this, Li Hao had no choice but to follow them in.
After they all entered, Zhang Xuan Yu and others who were further back also quickly went in one by one.
A sense of spatial shift came over them, and when Li Hao opened his eyes again, he found himself on a vast plain.
In front of the plain stood nine towering high towers.
At the end of those towers was a world of chaos, like fog drifting over a cliff.
"The Immortal Seal Tower", an Imperial Clan member murmured, his eyes filled with nostalgia.
"Is this the Chaos Secret Realm?"
Xing Lan looked around, immediately sensing a significant difference from the outside world. In the plain, faint traces of Primordial Dao would occasionally pass by, like a gentle breeze that could be easily grasped.
This delicate touch made her feel astonished. Cultivating here, as long as one's Insight wasn't too poor, they could become a prodigy!
"This is my first time in the Chaos Secret Realm. I've heard much about it, but have you Imperial Clan members cultivated here before?"
Beside her, a young elite from the Illusion Sea Sect looked around and asked with a smile.
The Imperial Princess, standing closest to him, glanced at him and said, "We've only heard about it; we've never been here. Although we are from the Imperial Clan, we've all reached this point through our own intelligence and Insight. Don't think we only rely on resources and legacy to bully you."
Hearing her words, the young man from the Illusion Sea Sect was slightly taken aback and laughed, saying, "Don't be so sensitive. I didn't mean anything by it; I was just asking casually."
"Hmph."
The Imperial Princess coldly snorted and ignored him.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please choose. These are the Immortal Seal Towers. Go to the tower corresponding to the number of Immortal Seals you have condensed. Inside the towers is where the true cultivation in the Origin Secret Realm takes place!"
At that moment, a middle-aged Imperial Clan member, who was third in line behind Boya Xuejian, spoke calmly. His demeanor carried a natural authority, making people feel inclined to trust him.
"Immortal Seal?"
Xing Lan exchanged glances with Li Hao and the others. Compared to the Imperial Clan, they clearly had much less information.
"If someone chooses an Immortal Seal Tower that exceeds their own Immortal Seal, what will happen?" the young man from the Illusion Sea Sect asked.
"Simple, they won't be able to enter", the middle-aged Imperial Clan member replied calmly.
The young man nodded, understanding the implications.
At this moment, more people were being teleported onto the plain. In a short while, Li Hao and the others were surrounded by disciples from various sects and other Imperial Clan members.
In the passage, accompanied by the sound of dragon roars, Chu Xiangtian, riding the Ancestral Dragon, also flew in.
He looked at the gathered crowd, listened to their curious whispers, and explained the matters concerning the Immortal Seal Towers and the Chaos Secret Realm.
Hearing Chu Xiangtian's explanation, everyone realized that the nine towers in front of them were actually connected to the Origin Secret Realm.
"Time is short; I'm going in."
The Imperial Princess, looking impatient, was the first to rush toward the Immortal Seal Tower after Chu Xiangtian finished speaking.
As soon as she moved, the others also began to act.
(End of Chapter)
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